Samsung Washers2024–present

Error Code tE1

The water temperature sensor is not reading correctly

Moderate

Address soon - your appliance may not work properly

Also displayed as: tE1

What This Means

Washing heater sensor in the tub has a contact error; Temperature sensor fault; Connector is connected incorrectly or is disconnected; Wire disconnected or has a contact error; Water level sensor operates without water due to freezing; Temperature sensor detects 100-150 degrees C triggering safety shutdown

What actually causes this:

The temperature sensor wire came loose or the sensor itself has gone bad

First Thing to Check

Turn off the washer, wait 30 seconds, and restart — if the error persists, it needs service

Parts Involved

Temperature SensorConnectorWire HarnessMain PBA

How to Fix

  1. 1

    1. Check the temperature sensor connector — ensure it is connected correctly and not disconnected

  2. 2

    2. Check for wire disconnection or contact errors at the connector

  3. 3

    3. Check if water is frozen, causing the water level sensor to operate without water

  4. 4

    4. Verify the temperature sensor is reading correctly and not detecting 100-150 degrees C

  5. 5

    5. Replace the temperature sensor if faulty

This Error Applies To

Samsung WA45H7000A Series Washers (2024) (2024–present)

Service manual exact match: WA45H7000AW/A2Service manual exact match: WA45H7000AP/A2Service manual exact match: WA45M7050AW/A4

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